Jason Heyward scores twice against Twins
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(10:51 am ET) Braves outfielder
Jason Heyward went 2 for 5 with two runs scored Tuesday against Minnesota.
Heyward doubled as well. He's now 5 for 19 with two doubles since returning from the disabled list. Although he hasn't homered since his return, a .263 average and .391 on-base percentage are a far sight better than the respective .121 and .261 marks he carried into his DL stint.
Andy Dirks becoming steady offensive contributor
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:49 am ET) Tigers outfielder
Andy Dirks homered, drove in two runs and finished with two hits Tuesday against the Indians. It was his fourth home run in his last 16 games (14 starts).
Dirks is batting .302 (19 for 63) with a .556 slugging percentage, one triple, two doubles, two stolen bases, four walks, 10 RBI and 11 runs in his last 16 games. His average has gone from .200 to .252 in that span.
Miguel Cabrera having ridiculous May
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:46 am ET) Two days after belting three home runs against the Rangers, Tigers third baseman
Miguel Cabrera hit another home run Tuesday against the Indians. Cabrera pushed his hitting streak to seven games.
Cabrera is batting .464 (13 for 28) with a 1.107 slugging percentage, three doubles, five home runs and nine RBI during his hitting streak. For the month of May, Cabrera is batting .413 with a .813 slugging percentage, 1.296 OPS, six doubles, eight home runs and 21 RBI in 18 games.
Freddie Freeman knocks in two
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(10:43 am ET) Braves first baseman
Freddie Freeman finished 2 for 5 with two RBI in Tuesday's extra-inning win over Minnesota.
Freeman's RBI single in the 10th inning won it for Atlanta. He also doubled in a run and scored a run. His line is up to .293/.365/.407.
Curtis Granderson 'ready to take off'?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:38 am ET) While Yankees outfielder
Curtis Granderson is adjusting well to his role as a corner outfielder, his offense is still coming along slowly since his activation off the disabled list May 14. Granderson is batting .174 (4 for 23) with no extra-base hits or RBI in six games.
"The swing is getting there," Granderson said, per the New York Post. "No matter what, you’re going to run through tough at-bats. No matter what you do in extended spring training or in the minors, there’s nothing that can replicate what you find here. Physically, I’m ready."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is confident Granderson is about to hit his stride.
"He’s starting to drive some balls," Girardi said. "I think he’s getting closer and about ready to take off."
Rafael Montero on radar for promotion
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:29 am ET) Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday starting pitcher prospect
Rafael Montero is on the radar as a player who
could get promoted to the majors this season, according to the
New York Post.
Montero, who was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas from Double-A Binghamton, is 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in nine starts. He also has struck out 59 batters and walked just seven in 53 1/3 innings.
Mets GM expects Travis d'Arnaud in majors this year
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:26 am ET) Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday the team will proceed with caution with catcher prospect
Travis d'Arnaud because he has missed so much time the last two seasons with injuries, according to the
New York Post. However, Alderson added if d'Arnaud is healthy,
he will be in the majors this season.
d'Arnaud is currently recovering from a fractured right foot and Alderson hopes he's playing in games again by July 1.
Three hits for Jedd Gyorko
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(10:23 am ET) Padres second baseman
Jedd Gyorko notched three hits in a loss Tuesday against St. Louis.
Gyorko went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored. The Padres managed just seven hits against St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright and reliever Carlos Martinez, and Gyorko's double was the only extra-base hit. Gyorko is hitting a robust .278/.347/.430.
Mets GM expecting Zack Wheeler promotion shortly?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:22 am ET) Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday he hopes pitching prospect
Zack Wheeler will be in line for a promotion to the majors after
two or three more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the
New York Post. Wheeler is returning to action Wednesday for the first time since May 11 because of mild inflammation of the AC joint in his right shoulder.
DJ Lemahieu records three hits
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(10:13 am ET) Rockies second baseman
DJ Lemahieu went 3 for 4 in Tuesday's win over Arizona.
Lemahieu doubled twice and knocked in two runs. He's 6 for 13 to open 2013 for the Rockies and is proving to be a solid backup to primary second baseman Josh Rutledge.